Thursday, May 29, 2014

Moisten the paper with water with the help of your paint brush. But, avoid creating puddles of water in the paper.Paint the picture with the water color.Now, sprinkle some salt on the wet painting.Let the painting dry. It may take some time.Once the painting is dry, shake the excess salt off.Now the painting is done.Inspired by Salty Water color - dheekshu.blogspot.com

Cut the handles and the bottom of the plastic bag.Push the pleats out and flatten the bag.

Fold the bag 4 times and cut along the folds. You will now have eight strips of paper.

Accordion fold / Fan fold the strips.

Trim the ends either angled for a spiked effect or rounded for a petal- like effect. Secure the centre with rubber band or a piece of thread.

Open each folded layer towards the centre until all the layers of the flower are done.

Fluff the layers. Do as many flowers as you need.

Now the flowers are done.

For the Wreath:

Cut out the Circle from the cardboard. (app. 12 inches)Mark the centre of the cardboard (approximately). Cut out a small circle in the centre. (app. 6 inches)Now the base for the wreath is ready.Start sticking the flowers to the cardbord.

Cover the entire circle cardboard with the flowers made.

We can use colourful beads , stones or even coloured pista shells for decorating.Now, the wreath is done !